Southampton City Art Gallery - 20th Oct - 3rd Feb 24
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's is set for another exciting year in 2023, with an array of large-scale events and festivals. Home to a host of food and music festivals, family fun events and special anniversaries, you're sure to find plenty of exciting events to include in your holiday plans. 2023 year will see the county of Hampshire hosting the festive Winchester Christmas Market (17th November - 21st December), one of the best in Europe, the colourful Festival of Light Parade, celebrating Dwali in Basingstoke (9th November) , the chance to take to the Ice in both West Quay Southampton (10th November - 7th January 24) and outside the historic Guildhall in Portsmouth again this year (25th November - 7th January 24). Grab your diary and start planning your next Event-ful day out or holiday in Hampshire.
Hampshire's fertile rural landscape means that food and drink plays a big part in the county's event calendar with local produce championed and enjoyed through Farmers' Markets, beer festivals, celebrity visits and plenty of tasting opportunities! With an aviation hub in Farnborough which is now home to Farnborough International Exhibition Centre which host an array of events across the year to the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu and nautical links with the Solent and Isle of Wight, specialist transport events are also big in the county of Hampshire and are a great reason for a day trip or weekend break.
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To find out what's on in Hampshire today or this weekend, explore our featured list below or use the 'what's on search box' above to narrow down your required date. Families on a budget can look out for the many free events (F) taking place, while there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or on a weekend break. The festive season is here and you'll find a host of colourful, family fun events happening in the major towns and cities across Hampshire to experience.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Hampshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Hampshire. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the 'Map View' button.
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Music
SHANKLIN
chance to escape back to the sixties this March!
Returning by very popular demand, we’re turning the clock back to the most defining decade of the 20th century signified by iconic fashion, symbolic historical moments and ground-breaking music…
Guided Walk
Broadway, Winchester
Join one of Winchester's official tourist guides for this 90 minute walking tour of the historical sites in the upper part of the city. The tour starts at the Visitor Information Centre and passes along the historic High Street up to the Westgate.…
Music
Winchester
Sung by the Choral Foundation and guests.
Let the wonderful choirs of Winchester Cathedral entertain you with an evening of glorious Christmas music, including traditional favourites, exciting new pieces and much-loved audience carols.
"The…
Comedy
Winchester
Fresh from the viral success of his hit web series Fin vs The Internet, that comedian your mother doesn't like you seeing shares a new hour of brutally funny stand-up for 2024.
When he's not in a roll neck making influencers squirm, he's appeared…
Christmas
Selborne
A three course all you can eat festive banquet situated in our atmospheric 16th century barn served by our fantastic head chef Chris Williams.
The spread will include three courses with all the turkey and trimmings you would expect for a perfect…
Christmas
New Forest
Get ready to enjoy a festive feast of family entertainment this Christmas, together.
Visit us from 16 December – 1 January* to celebrate the festive season in style as Beaulieu comes to life with Christmas joy and spirit.
Ignite your Christmas…
Christmas
Winchester
It wouldn't be Christmas without Father Christmas visiting The Great Hall and, although he'll be strictly social distancing, this year will be no different.
Christmas
Fordingbridge
The Woodside Suite at Sandy Balls will be ready to put on a show for you on selected dates this December with Kairo, a male duo performing hits from the 60s right to the present day, followed by DJ James Cowper who will bring the dance hits to…
Walking
Town Quay, Southampton
Have fun (re-)discovering Southampton, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a safe, fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst discovering more about this fascinating and…
Christmas
Southampton
Discover the magic of a Tudor House Christmas with your family this year. Enjoy a festive visit to Father Christmas in beautiful surroundings, complete with a traditional gift and craft activity where you can make a decoration to take home.
Childrens Events
Selborne
A day of activities for 7–12-year-olds looking at wintery wildlife in winter both inside the museum and in our grounds. The day will include games, a scavenger hunt and craft activities.
Lunch and snacks not included- please bring a packed lunch…
Walking
ISLANDWIDE
Walk this way! The Isle of Wight Walking Festival returns in Spring and Autumn 2024. The Spring Walking Festival will be from Saturday 11th May to Sunday 19th May and the Autumn Walking Festival will be from Saturday 5th October to Sunday 13th…
Theatre
Winchester
This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike.
Buffy Revamped tours the UK following its award-winning Edinburgh…
Theatre
Winchester
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Live on stage and in person, renowned stars of stage and screen Colin Baker (Doctor Who, The Brothers) and Terry Molloy (Mike Tucker in The Archers for 40 years) are joining forces this spring to play the world's most…
Christmas
Bailey's Hard Lane, Beaulieu
Join New Forest Activities for a festive paddle on the Beaulieu River to find Santa this Christmas. Enjoy a 90 minute guided tour of the river's beautiful nature reserve, with the river offering up some of its more stunning sights on a fresh…
Music
Winchester
A fantastic return to Winchester for Tenors Un Limited to perform their Christmas show.
The gents will sing a selection of your Christmas favourites, O Holy Night, Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, O Come All Ye Faithful, Silent Night, Last Christmas,…
Heritage & History
Churchill Way West, Basingstoke
Discover the extraordinary in the everyday with our brand new Wash Day exhibition. From domestic living to household gems, what will you find?
Come and view washing, drying and ironing goods from throughout history. How did the Victorian laundress…
Childrens Events
Winchester
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. He is a favourite at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where he has enjoyed twelve years of sell-out success.
Louis explores…
Dance / Dancing
Winchester
LORE is the new production from award-winning dance company James Wilton Dance.
It's a folklore inspired journey into a pagan world of gods, demons and humans, all embodied through otherworldly athleticism.
LORE is about connection to nature,…
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